Il sistema immunitario
Example: Il sistema immunitario protegge il corpo dalle infezioni esterne.
Definition
"Il sistema immunitario" refers to the complex network of cells, tissues, and organs in the body that work together to defend against infections and harmful substances, helping to protect the body from external threats such as viruses and bacteria.
Etymology
The term "il sistema immunitario" combines the Italian words 'sistema,' meaning system or network, and 'immunitario,' derived from 'immunità,' which traces back to the Latin 'immunitas,' meaning exemption or protection. Did you know that 'immunitas' originally referred to exemption from public service in ancient Rome, metaphorically extending to biological protection?
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